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Finding the Third Proportional to 288 and 453.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 288 and 453.50 is: 714.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288 : 453.50 = 453.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288/453.50 = 453.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288x = 453.50 × 453.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288x = 205,662.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,662.25/288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.11

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